Klostermanns Böhmische 8 - Fröhliche Weihnacht : Glockenspiel (ad lib.)

Klostermanns Böhmische 8 - Fröhliche Weihnacht : Schlagzeug (ad lib.) - Percussion

Pulse : for Solo Euphonium (or Baritone ad lib.) and Piano

Pulse is a solo work for baritone or euphonium and concert band. As the title suggests, this piece is very rhythmic in nature. Pulse represents life and vitality, which also characterises the work. The tempo remains virtually constantthroughout the piece. Even during the cadenza, played by the baritone, the pulse of the timpani continues to beat steadily. This work is dedicated to the young soloist Felix Geroldinger of upper Austria.

Klostermanns Böhmische 8 - Fröhliche Weihnacht : Flöte C (ad lib.) - Flute C

Klostermanns Böhmische 8 - Fröhliche Weihnacht : Horn F (ad lib.) - F Horn

Reverie : for Solo Bb Euphonium (or Baritone ad lib.) and Piano

Shamadan Dance : for Solo Bb Euphonium (or Baritone ad lib.) and Piano

Reverie : for Solo Bb Euphonium (or Baritone ad lib.) and Concert Band

Reverie is a small piece of music for a euphonium player. A dear friend and colleague of mine commissioned the work, to whom Reverie is also dedicated. The work commences with a dream-like melody and then explores various emotions to showcase its virtuosic capabilities. Reverie is a small piece of music for a euphonium player. A dear friend and colleague of mine commissioned the work, to whom Reverie is also dedicated. The work commences with a dream-like melody and then explores various emotions to showcase its virtuosic capabilities.

Reverie : for Solo Bb Euphonium (or Baritone ad lib.) and Concert Band

Reverie is a small piece of music for a euphonium player. A dear friend and colleague of mine commissioned the work, to whom Reverie is also dedicated. The work commences with a dream-like melody and then explores various emotions to showcase its virtuosic capabilities.

Shamadan Dance : for Solo Bb Euphonium (or Baritone ad lib.) and Concert Band

Shamadan Dance : for Solo Bb Euphonium (or Baritone ad lib.) and Concert Band

Pulse : for Solo Bb Euphonium (or Bb Baritone ad lib.) and Concert Band

Pulse is a solo work for baritone or euphonium and concert band. As the title suggests, this piece is very rhythmic in nature. Pulse represents life and vitality, which also characterises the work. The tempo remains virtually constantthroughout the piece. Even during the cadenza, played by the baritone, the pulse of the timpani continues to beat steadily.This work is dedicated to the young soloist Felix Geroldinger of upper Austria.

Papyrus : Bearer of Wisdom

The history of paper ranges over more than five thousand years: likely starting around 3500 BC in old Egypt with the use of papyrus. The oldest findings of written paper date from 2700 BC. In China, the first production of papertook place in the year 105 AD. The Arabs acquired their knowledge of the art of making paper around 750 AD, thanks to Chinese prisoners of war. Around the same time, the Celtic Ogham script was created in Ireland and carved intostones or trees. In Europe, the first paper mill was not put into operation until the 12th century! No matter how different the production methods and its historical use, paper was always a way to pass on wisdom, art andknowledge. Even today, in the age of digitalisation, paper still has a somewhat ‘sacred’ image. With Papyrus, Thomas Doss has written a wonderful composition in which the history of paper is reflected, and listeners canvery much hear the various periods of this history represented throughout the piece.

Papyrus : Bearer of Wisdom

The history of paper ranges over more than five thousand years: likely starting around 3500 BC in old Egypt with the use of papyrus. The oldest findings of written paper date from 2700 BC. In China, the first production of papertook place in the year 105 AD. The Arabs acquired their knowledge of the art of making paper around 750 AD, thanks to Chinese prisoners of war. Around the same time, the Celtic Ogham script was created in Ireland and carved intostones or trees. In Europe, the first paper mill was not put into operation until the 12th century! No matter how different the production methods and its historical use, paper was always a way to pass on wisdom, art andknowledge. Even today, in the age of digitalisation, paper still has a somewhat ‘sacred’ image. With Papyrus, Thomas Doss has written a wonderful composition in which the history of paper is reflected, and listeners canvery much hear the various periods of this history represented throughout the piece.

Variations on an Austrian Folksong

Hot off the press! Composer Gerald Oswald bases this new work on an old Austrian folksong, O du lieber Augustin! The Augustin in questions is a ballad singer and an ad lib poet who apparently wrote this folksong about himself. His grim sense of humour and his attitude towards life, that humour can get you through anything, are readily apparent in this new piece. Gerald Oswald’s Variations on an Austrian Folk Song received top honours at the 2010 Austrian Composition Contest.

Variations on an Austrian Folksong

Hot off the press! Composer Gerald Oswald bases this new work on an old Austrian folksong, O du lieber Augustin! The Augustin in questions is a ballad singer and an ad lib poet who apparently wrote this folksong about himself. His grim sense of humour and his attitude towards life, that humour can get you through anything, are readily apparent in this new piece. Gerald Oswald’s Variations on an Austrian Folk Song received top honours at the 2010 Austrian Composition Contest.

Roman Pictures

This programmatic composition depicts the history and events around the former Roman city of Flavia Solva. It was situated in the southeast province Noricum, the current region of Southern Styria, Austria. In this work, the composer portrays the grandness of the city, the beauty of its surrounding landscape, the hustle and bustle of the market place, the dangers therein and eventually the destruction by the Germanic people in the 2nd century AD. Flavia Solva was rebuilt to become a flourishing city again, but in the 5th century, its decline became a permanent reality, a fate that it shared with other cities of the Roman empire. A captivating work about a fascinatingplace!

Roman Pictures

This programmatic composition depicts the history and events around the former Roman city of Flavia Solva. It was situated in the southeast province Noricum, the current region of Southern Styria, Austria. In this work, the composer portrays the grandness of the city, the beauty of its surrounding landscape, the hustle and bustle of the market place, the dangers therein and eventually the destruction by the Germanic people in the 2nd century AD. Flavia Solva was rebuilt to become a flourishing city again, but in the 5th century, its decline became a permanent reality, a fate that it shared with other cities of the Roman empire. A captivating work about a fascinatingplace!

The Wall : Germanicus Maximus - The Limes

The walls of Babylon, the Great Wall of China, the limes of the Roman Empire and the Berlin Wall are just a few examples of the walls mankind has built over past centuries. Today, building walls remains an issue, often under the pretext of ‘protection’ against intruders. This idea inspired Otto M. Schwarz to write a piece about the Roman limes between Germania and Rhaetia. From around 150 to 260 AD the wall faced numerous attacks. This programmatic work describes the events as they happened a long time ago, and addresses hope that these events belong to the past forever. The Wall is a work full of action in all-instrumental groups. This is an impressive piece with strongmusical images, perfect for a contest or as an apotheosis in your concert.